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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2004
James Devin Moncus, Lafayette, LA (US);
Bryan Duhon, Church Point, LA (US);
James Devin Moncus, Lafayette, LA (US);
Bryan Duhon, Church Point, LA (US);
Devin International, Inc., Lafayette, LA (US);
Abstract
A surface flow control system for a well. The system comprises a main housing having a main bore there through, and a first port communicating with the main bore. The system further comprises a first valve positioned within the main bore, and wherein the first valve is placed at a position above said first port; and, a second valve positioned within the main bore of the main housing, and wherein the second valve is placed at a position below the first port. The system may further include a swivel connected to the main housing. A second port communicating with the main bore may also be included. In one embodiment, the first port is connected to a tank for collecting fluids discharged from the well, and the second port is connected to a pump for pumping into the well. A method of controlling well pressure is also disclosed.